The Cardano Summit 2024 is an innovation accelerator, a global event bridging blockchain and the world to solve real problems. Led by the Cardano Foundation, it brings the Cardano community together with other international experts and thought leaders. The Summit welcomes a wide variety of attendees interested in blockchain and technology, along with anyone curious about how Cardano’s blockchain is being used to create impact around the world. At the Summit, we celebrate successes and look to the future.

The Cardano Summit 2024 will host the main stage event in Dubai. There will also be opportunities to engage locally at community-led events across the globe. Finally, a virtual experience will supplement the in-person attendance and allow everyone to join the event from anywhere in the world. More information coming soon.

23-24 October 2024

Yes, you will have to acquire a ticket for the two day conference in Dubai. A separate ticket will secure your entrance to the Gala Awards Dinner. You can enjoy remarkable savings with the early bird pricing, but availability is limited. Go to the ticket page and secure your ticket today for an unforgettable experience (capacity limitations will apply).

Certainly. Join in the action, connecting the live stage in Dubai with virtual attendees and the various community events! Share your experience on social media using the hashtags #CardanoSummit2024 and #CardanoCommunity.

Yes, please see more details on press access and media partners on the Press & Media page.

Yes, more details regarding sponsorship packages can be found on the Sponsors page.

Dubai (DXB) Airport, is located 4.8 Km away.

Free valet and self-service parking make life easy for those traveling to the InterContinental Dubai Festival City Hotel by car.

Dubai offers a wide range of hotel options, several of which are near this year’s Summit venue. Please book early to ensure your place.

Yes, you will be required to book your own travel and accommodation.

Each main stage, pitch stage, and masterclass speaker will receive one full access pass to the Cardano Summit 2024 event in Dubai, which includes lunch on 23 and 24 October. Unfortunately, we are unable to cover accommodation and travel expenses.

Please visit the visa page for a detailed explanation of the application process. The page will provide you with the essential information and requirements.

You may need medical travel insurance. We advise checking about your specific travel insurance requirements with your airline or when applying for a visa to the UAE.

The official language in Dubai is Arabic, however English is widely spoken. All street signs, restaurant menus, and so on are bilingual, in Arabic and English. Some popular tourist areas also have signage in more languages.

The currency in Dubai is the dirham, shortened to AED (United Arab Emirates Dirham). One dirham is divided into 100 fils. The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, meaning the exchange rate never changes. One US dollar is worth AED3.67.

Since the national religion of the UAE is Islam, according to the official website of the UAE Government visitors are expected and encouraged to dress modestly in public places. These include spaces like places of worship and shopping malls. Some important points to remember about the dress code in Dubai for men and women are as follows: Clothing should not indecently reveal parts of the body or display offensive images or slogans. Nudity is strictly forbidden. Swimwear is not allowed in public places; it can, however, be worn in pools and beaches. Out of respect for Islamic tradition, female travelers will be required to wear abayas or head coverings when visiting mosques. Often, mosques in Dubai will keep these in stock for visitors. Men are also expected to dress appropriately when visiting a mosque. Visitors, both men and women, are encouraged to wear clothes that cover their shoulders, arms, and legs.

The Dubai Metro connects the main districts of the city with a fast and efficient network. Metro stations in Dubai are located near major attraction sites, neighborhoods, and malls. There are currently two lines: the green line and the red line. While the red line starts near Dubai International Airport (DXB) and travels along the Sheikh Zayed Road – the city’s main highway, the green line travels from the Al Twar area to Dubai Creek.

The agenda for the main stage event will be announced closer to the event. 

For Summit registration, ensure you have your QR code readily available for scanning at the venue on both days. This code will be delivered to your email upon ticket purchase. The process of how to collect your badge and Summit swag will be shared and updated here ahead of the Summit. The registration process on how to collect your badge and Summit swag will be shared and updated here ahead of the Summit.

It is compulsory to wear your badge throughout Day 1 and Day 2 of the Cardano Summit 2024 at the Intercontinental Dubai Festival City.

Lunch will be provided for sponsors, speakers, and VIP Ticket holders at the live event in Dubai. If you have any dietary requirements or need any allergen information, please specify so upon registering for your ticket. There will also be food trucks and restaurants available close to the Summit venue where attendees can purchase food and beverages. 

Children are invited to participate in the Cardano Summit main stage event. However, it's important to note that they cannot attend any events where alcohol is served, such as the Gala Dinner, which is exclusively for individuals aged 18 and older.

A smoking area will be provided.

Should you have any requirements, please visit the help desk or email [email protected].

We accept no responsibility for any items lost. However, if you find any items or lose anything, please report to the help desk.

Photographs will be taken at the Cardano Summit 2024. By participating in this event you grant the Cardano Foundation and its partners full image use rights. For further information please see the Privacy Policy on our website and the terms applicable to your ticket.

Wi-Fi details will be provided nearer the time of the Cardano Summit 2024.

Each venue will also have first aid equipment on site. If you need medical assistance, please find the nearest staff member; they will be able to contact the first aid team.

Prayer rooms are located in the lobby by the main entrance to the summit. Additionally, prayer rooms will be available at the gala dinner.

You should receive both a booking confirmation and individual tickets within 5 minutes of registering. If you haven’t received your tickets, please double-check the following:

1. The email you have used to register.
2. Your junk/spam email folder.
3. If you have checked the above and still haven’t received the tickets, you can login and download your tickets from your account section. 
4. If you are still experiencing issues, please email [email protected] and a member of the team will check the situation and resend the tickets if required.

If you have lost your email, you can login to your account and re-download your tickets. If you are still having issues, please email [email protected] and a member of the team will check the situation and resend the tickets if required.

Please note tickets are not refundable, transferable or exchangeable.

Tickets for the Summit can be purchased via the website. 

1. Fill out the registration form completing all of the required fields. 
2. Select the events you would like to attend. Here you can register to attend the main conference (includes both conference days), the Gala Dinner, and any side events. You will have options to select either standard registration or VIP registration for both the conference and Gala Dinner.
3. Once selected you will proceed to payment, select to pay via credit card or via ada.
4. After payment is processed, you'll be directed to the booking confirmation page. Here, you'll find details about your booking, along with a QR code. You can print this QR code to use as your ticket, alternatively you will receive an email confirmation that contains this information and the QR code used for checking in to the conference and any additional events booked.

Free valet and self-service parking make life easy for those traveling to InterContinental Dubai Festival City hotel by car.

The fastest way to travel between Dubai International Airport and Festival City is by taxi, which will take approximately 10 minutes.  There is also a direct paid-for public bus departing from Dubai Festival City, Festival Centre 1, and arriving at Airport Terminal Bus Station. Services depart every 20 minutes and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 minutes.  The closest metro stations to Dubai Festival City Mall are Emirates Metro Station on the Red Line or Creek Metro Station on the Green Line. The metro takes approximately 15 minutes.

A taxi from Abu Dhabi Airport to Festival City will take an estimated one hour and 30 minutes. Additionally, one-way transfer in premium, air-conditioned buses is available every hour from Abu Dhabi Airport to Dubai Ibn Battuta Bus Station, and vice-versa. This journey has a price of USD10 per way and takes around one hour and 30 minutes. From Dubai Ibn Battuta Bus Station take a metro or taxi to the Dubai Festival City, which is a 25 minute drive or a 1-hour journey by metro.